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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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